user manual
3. Plumbing
“Standard” Pool/Spa system configuration
These systems use a single filter pump and filter. Pool or spa operation is controlled by two 3-way valves
(suction and return). Refer to the diagram below.
Some important notes regarding the Aqua Logic control of Standard Pool/Spa systems:
In Pool/Spa Config., select:
Pool/Spa Setup
Pool and Spa-Std
1. The Aqua Logic can be programmed to accommodate spa spillover, if desired.
2. Up to two conventional heaters (gas or heat pump) plus solar can be used to heat both the pool
and the spa.
3. If the chlorinator cell is plumbed prior to the pool/spa return valve, then both the pool and the spa
can be chlorinated.
4. The water sensor should be installed prior to any heater or solar and will display either the pool or
the spa temperature, depending on the current operation of the pool. The temperature will only be
displayed when the filter pump is running.
5. If any water feature or pressure side cleaner boost pumps are used, be sure to enable the “interlock”
feature (see “Configuration Menu” for details) to ensure that the pumps operate only when the
filter pump is on and the system is in the “pool only” operating mode.
6. The plumbing diagram above is intended to be used as a general guideline and is not a complete
plumbing schematic for the pool.
7. The air sensor must be installed if the freeze protection feature is enabled for the filter, valves or aux
outputs.
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FILTER
SOLAR BOOST
PUMP
SOLAR
VALV E
HEATER
HEAT
PUMP
HEATER
BYPASS
VALV E
(manual)
CELL
FLOW
SWITCH
CHECK
VALV E
POOL SWEEP
BOOST PUMP
WATER
FEATURE
PUMP
POOL/SPA
RETURN
VALV E
WATER
FEATURE
VALV E
SPA
SPA JET
PUMP
SPA
BLOWER
POOL/SPA SUCTION
VALV E
CHECK VALVE
POOL VACUUM
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
MANUAL
VALV E
ENERGY
FILTER
TWO-WAY
VALV E
SKIM
POP-UP
SPILLOVER
POP-UP
OVERFLOW
POP-UP
RETURN
JET
IN-FLOOR
CLEANER
VALV E
WATER
FEATURE
PUMP
WATER
FEATURE
POP-UP
MAIN
DRAIN
ENERGY
SAVER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
NON-BOOST
PRESSURE
CLEANER
PRESSURE
CLEANER
SUCTION
CLEANER
SOLAR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
POOL
FILTER
PUMP
High Voltage Relays
Valve Outputs
Filter Pump
Lights
Aux 1
Aux 2
Pool/Spa Suction
Pool/Spa Return
Val ve 3
Val ve 4
TRANSFORMER
HIGH VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
LOW VOLTAGE
LIGHTS
FIBER OPTIC
LIGHT SOURCE
COLOR WHEEL
ISOLATED
WAT ER
FEATURE
PUMP
POOL/SPA
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CHECK
VALV E
(prevents draining
of raised spas)
CHECK
V
ALVE
(prevents draining
of raised spas)
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Lights Function
Although designated as the “Lights” output, the function of the lights relay is similar to the
Aux relays. If pool lights are wired to the lights relay, some options including Solar function,
Low Speed of a 2-Speed Filter Pump, Lights Interlock and Lights Freeze Protection are not
applicable and should be disabled. If no pool lights are used, the lights relay can be used to
control other pool devices that may require these options. The function of each option is
shown below.
Manual On/Off—the lights relay will alternate between turning on and off when the LIGHTS
button is pressed. There is no automatic control logic.
Countdown Timer—the lights relay will turn on when the LIGHTS button is pressed. The
lights relay will turn off automatically after a programmed time (see Timers Menu in Operation
Manual). The LIGHTS button can also be used to turn the output off.
Low Speed of a 2-speed Filter Pump – the Aqua Logic will turn on the lights relay whenever
the low speed operation of the filter pump is required. It is very important that the “2-speed”
filter pump option be selected under the “Filter Config.” Menu for proper operation.
Timeclock – the lights relay will turn-on and turn-off at the times set for the lights timeclock
in the Settings Menu (see Settings Menu in Operation Manual). The LIGHTS button can
also be used to turn the output on and off.
Solar – the lights relay can operate a solar booster pump which will turn on when the filter
pump is running and solar heat is available and the water is less than the desired temperature
setting. It is important to note that “Solar” must be enabled in the “Solar Config.” menu for
proper operation to occur.
Low Speed of a 2-Speed Spa Filter Pump – the Aqua Logic will turn on the lights relay
whenever the low speed operation of the Dual Equipment Spa filter pump is required. “Pool
and Spa-Dual” (located in Pool/Spa Setup menu) and “2-Speed” (located in Spa Filter Config.
menu) must be selected for proper operation.
Group – the lights relay operates when the Group function is initiated and shuts off when
the Group function is terminated. See Lights Group section for operation information for the
Group function.
Super Chlorinate – The Super Chlorinate function can be assigned to any Aux, Lights or
Valve button. This allows the user to simply hit a button to start a Super Chlorinate cycle,
rather than using the Settings Menu. Note that only one button can me assigned to this
function.
Lights Relay
This feature allows the user to select either “Standard” (default) or “Dimmer” type relay for
the Lights output. The optional AQL-DIM dimmer kit must be installed if “Dimmer” is
desired. When “Dimmer” is selected, and the Lights output is manually turned on, the “+”
and “-” buttons adjust the level from 20% to 100% (default). The level is saved for the next
time the lights are turned from off to on.
Lights Interlock
If enabled, this feature will override the function (Manual On/Off, Countdown Timer,
Timeclock) selected above and turn the lights relay off when: filter pump is off, first 3
minutes of filter pump operation (allows the pump to prime and get water flowing), when the
pool/spa suction return valves are in any position other than “pool only”, or for the first 3
minutes after solar turns on (allows air in the solar panels to be purged). Interlock is not
available for solar, low speed filter pump, dimmer, or group functions.